Design Classics
Design Classics is a TV show on BBC4. 1980s documentary series looking at revolutionary pieces of design. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 2 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2025.
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Design Classics
Documentary looking at one of the classic British designs - the map of London's Tube network, originally created in 1931 by Underground employee Harry Beck.
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Documentary from 1990 exploring the iconic portable cassette player, the Sony Walkman, a symbol of Japan's postwar economic miracle and its prowess for making intricate hi-tech products.